New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sailor's Snug Harbor

Designated Landmark

— New York City —

Sailor's Snug Harbor Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021

1. Sailor's Snug Harbor Marker

Inscription.
This is the finest group of Greek Revival style buildings in the United States. The original center building, of 1831-33, set the standard followed by the flanking buildings, of 1839-40, and the end of structures of 1879-80. The small Italianate style chapel of 1856, located behind the main building, offers a contrast in scale and design. Captain Robert Richard Randall's bequest of 1801 established this home for retired sailors. Its seal reads: "we who are weary seek a harbor."

Erected 1972 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 40° 38.673′ N, 74° 6.118′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in New Brighton. Marker can be reached from Richmond Terrace, 0.1 miles west of Tysen Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Visitor's Center & Galleries, Building C, Main Hall (a few steps from this marker); William Main Doerflinger

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(a few steps from this marker); Randall Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Staten Island Museum, Building A (within shouting distance of this marker); Neptune Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Music Hall (about 300 feet away); Robert Richard Randall (about 400 feet away); Carl Grillo Glass House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

Also see . . . Sailors' Snug Harbor. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Sailor's Snug Harbor Main Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021

2. Sailor's Snug Harbor Main Building

National Historic Landmark plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021

3. National Historic Landmark plaque

Centennial dedication plaque on the main building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021

4. Centennial dedication plaque on the main building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.